csit midterm

Swapping items between memory and storage is called _____. a)paging b)caching c)flashing d)thrashing

a) paging

Digital information processed into a useful form is called _____. a)input b)output c)spooling d)default

b) output

Hana just received a shipment of cleaning supplies for her coffee shop. What kind of transaction was this? a)C2C b)B2C c)B2B d)B2G

c) b2b

What kind of software products can you download from the Internet without being subjected to copyright restrictions? a)Freeware b)Open source software c)Public domain software d)Shareware

c) public domain software

If Mark is developing a website to be optimized for mobile devices, what would be the top-level domain? a).mobi b).net c).com d).pro

a) .mobi

Which of the following top-level domains is generally used by Internet service providers? a).net b).com c).int d).biz

a) .net

Jake is a sales rep for a trucking company and travels throughout the Midwest. He uses a cloud-based _________ service so he can access updated information about his customers' sales transactions from his laptop as he travels. a)CRM b)storage c)email d)ERP

a) CRM

Terrance needs to set up a Windows server in his company's public cloud. What kind of cloud service will work best for this situation? a)IaaS b)DBaaS c)PaaS d)SaaS

a) IaaS

Which of the following is NOT likely to be found on a webpage? a)A formatting toolbar b)A sidebar c)A navigation bar d)A header

a) a formatting tool

Google is an example of which type of website? a)A search site b)A content aggregation site c)An online social network d)A web portal

a) a search site

Which type of website would allow Evan, an avid traveler, to share photos and videos with his friends? a)A social networking website b)A content aggregation website c)An entertainment website d)An educational website

a) a social networking website

Alannah just purchased a smart lock for her front door. How can she connect her lock to the Internet so she can control the lock when she's away from home? a)Bluetooth connection b)cellular connection c)power cable d)network cable

a) bluetooth connection

Blackbaud is a company that supplies services and software designed for nonprofit organizations. Which type of e-commerce website will Blackbaud have? a)Business to business b)Business to organization c)Business to consumer d)Consumer to consumer

a) business to business

In a web app, where is data usually stored? a)Cloud storage b)Mobile network c)Local computer d)Application storage

a) cloud storage

Rhea receives a text informing her that her credit card might have been compromised. The text asks her to confirm whether she made a purchase 15 minutes ago at a store that is over 2,000 miles away from her current location and that carries products she has never bought before. What technology was used to compare the purchase to Rhea's normal shopping habits and identify it as credit card fraud? a)Data analytics b)Robotic process automation c)Chatbot d)Natural language processing (NLP)

a) data analytics

Samantha has a file named vacation.jpg. What type of file is it? a)graphics file b)Microsoft Word document c)webpage d)text file

a) graphics file

Which of the following does a software license usually specify? a)number of people authorized to use the software b)amount of RAM required to run the software c)steps for installing and uninstalling the software d)geographic locations where users can run the software

a) number of people authorized to use the software

Charlie's company makes custom-designed furniture. He purchases hardware for the furniture in bulk from a distributor in a nearby state. What kind of e-commerce platform does Charlie most likely use to order the hardware? a)Online storefront b)Online marketplace c)Physical storefront d)Social media

a) online storefront

Sabrina pulls items from a box and inspects them to ensure the number of items matches what is listed on the packing list. She then places all the items on a conveyor belt to be transported to workers who stock shelves in the warehouse. What is Sabrina's job role? a)Receiving clerk b)Freight mover c)Shipping clerk d)Hand picker

a) receiving clerk

Josh is concerned about protecting his home while he's away on vacation. He wants to leave a radio playing music so it sounds like someone is home. However, he wants the radio to turn on and off at different times so it appears that someone is interacting with it. What IoT device will allow Josh to turn the radio on and off using the Alexa app on his smartphone while he's traveling? a)Smart plug b)Smart security system c)Smart bulb d)Smart lock

a) smart plug

An organization has its employees working from home. Which type of software most likely includes collaboration features to help the employees work together online? a)Web apps b)Portable apps c)Device management apps d)Local apps

a) web apps

What search operator would you use with the word "Android" to find Android phone, Android smartphone, and Android cell phone? a)- (hyphen) b)* (asterisk) c)#..# (pound signs) d)| (vertical bar)

b) * (asterisk)

What special technology allows computers to perform the intense processing needed to perform machine learning? a)PCI b)ANN c)IoT d)NLP

b) ANN

Meghan signs into Zoom to attend a video call for her online class. What kind of cloud service is she using? a)Paas b)SaaS c)RaaS d)IaaS

b) SaaS

Which type of a computer can be assembled using a monitor, a keyboard, a CPU, speakers, a printer and a mouse? a)A laptop b)A desktop computer c)An all-in-one computer d)A tablet

b) a desktop computer

What is the binary system? a)a 16-bit coding scheme b)a number system with two digits, 0 and 1 c)an 8-bit coding scheme d)a number system with 10 digits, 0-9

b) a number system with two digits, 0 and 1

Dominic is left-handed and frustrated with his pointing device because the default settings are for right-handed people. You can help Dominic solve his problem by telling him which of the following? a)Adjust the sensitivity of the mouse for smoother movements. b)Adjust the settings for the mouse through the Settings dialog box. c)Purchase a new computer with a touch screen so he does not have to use a mouse. d)Move his mouse to the other side of the computer.

b) adjust the settings for the mouse through the settings dialog box

As Ian walks down the hall from his hotel room, he uses his Uber app to request a ride. The ride is waiting for him by the time he arrives in the lobby. What technology minimized Ian's wait time? a)Internet of Things (IoT) b)Machine learning (ML) c)Artificial intelligence (AI) d)Natural language processing (NLP)

b) artificial intelligence

What determines the speed at which data travels? a)Instructions per cycle (IPC) b)Bus width c)Clock speed d)RAM capacity

b) bus width

Which of the following devices is the easiest to upgrade, such as by adding RAM? a)Laptops b)Desktop computers c)Smartphones d)Tablets

b) desktop computers

_____ is designed to prevent illegal distribution of movies, music, and other digital content, including programs and apps. a)copyright b)digital rights management c)intellectual property d)shareware

b) digital rights management

Which of the following can you run to find and remove unnecessary files? a)file optimizer b)disk cleanup utility c)task manager d)search tool

b) disk cleanup utility

Which of the following does a secure website use to safeguard transmitted information? a)A lock icon b)Encryption c)The http protocol d)Digital certificate

b) encryption

Samantha plans to self-publish her book on her website. Which of the following apps should she use to design the cover? a)word processor b)graphics app c)video-editing app d)spreadsheet

b) graphics app

You and your friend both send documents to the printer, but the printer can only print one document at a time. What does it do with the other document? a)It does not print either document. b)It places the document in a buffer. c)It transfers the document to the Recycle Bin. d)It rejects the document, so it needs to be sent again.

b) it places the document in a buffer.

Andrew's company uses a special email program for communicating within the organization. What should the company do to ensure that its employees are able to access the inbox even when they are away from office? a)Design a new e-mail program. b)Make the program available as a web app. c)Have a mobile app developed. d)Use a generic e-mail software like Gmail.

b) make the program available as a web app.

Scott is seeking a position in an Information Technology (IT) Department. During an interview, his prospective employer asks if he is familiar with programs the company could use, modify, and redistribute without restrictions. What types of programs is the interviewer referring to? a)commercial software b)open source c)Software as a Service (SaaS) d)freeware

b) open source

An operating system is also called a(n) _____. a)utility b)platform c)desktop d)version

b) platform

What is the most common type of volatile memory? a)flash memory b)random access memory (RAM) c)read-only memory (ROM) d)hard disk

b) random access memory (RAM)

Claire saves her school research paper on OneDrive cloud storage so she can access the most updated version both at school and at home. She's put a lot of time into this research paper. How can she make sure she won't lose access to it if something happens to her cloud storage space? a)Share the OneDrive folder with a friend. b)Save a copy of the file on her local hard drive. c)Save two copies of the file in OneDrive. d)Encrypt the file before saving it to OneDrive.

b) save a copy of the file on her local hard drive

The bootstrap program executes which of the following? a)stored user preferences b)tests that check components such as RAM and storage c)startup apps that display the desktop d)vital security protections

b) tests that check components such as RAM and storage

You are describing the boot process to a friend and get to the step where the device loads the operating files into RAM, including the kernel. Your friend starts to laugh because she was not aware that there were kernels in her computer. What do you tell her? a)The kernel is a temporary storage area designed to help speed up processing time. b)The kernel is the core of an operating system that manages memory, runs programs, and assigns resources. c)The kernel triggers a series of steps and checks as the computer loads the operating system. d)The kernel executes a series of test to check the components and identifies connected devices and checks their settings.

b) the kernel is the core of an operating system that manages memory, runs programs, and assigns resources

Which of the following is assigned to each webpage to identify its location on the Internet? a)universal address b)uniform resource locator (URL) c)Transport Layer Security (TLS) d)hyperlinks

b) uniform resource locator (URL)

How is an executable file different from a data file? a)Unlike a data file, executable files can be used for a presentation. b)Unlike a data file, you cannot open and read executable files. c)Unlike a data file, you can manipulate an executable file. d)Unlike a data file, executable files contain numbers, words and pictures.

b) unlike a data file, you cannot open and read executable files.

Lionel works for a company that is trying to reduce travel time for their employees and allow more people to work from home. What kind of cloud service can Lionel use to attend meetings with his remote coworkers? a)Cloud storage b)Video conferencing application c)Cloud-hosted training modules d)Desktop as a Service

b) video conferencing application

When does the boot process start? a)when you shut down your computer b)when you turn on your computer c)when the computer is about to run out of RAM d)when you start an app

b) when you turn on your computer

Amelie lists her dishwasher for sale on eBay. Ryan, who lives in another city, bids for the best price and uses his credit card to pay for the dishwasher. Is this transaction an example of e-commerce? a)No; e-commerce does not include the sale of used products. b)Yes; it is a business transaction on a consumer-to-consumer website. c)Yes; e-commerce always refers to a sale between consumers in different cities. d)No; credit cards are not an accepted mode of payment in e-commerce transactions.

b) yes; it is a business transaction on a consumer-to-consumer website

Cloud storage refers to the storage of data on ______. a)your mobile device b)an external drive c)a server on the Internet d)your desktop computer

c) a server on the internet

Why should we use an uninstaller that comes with an operating system rather than the system's file management program to delete the folder containing the program's files to remove a software or app from a device? a)An uninstaller makes a backup before removing the program files. b)An uninstaller moves the program files to the Recycle Bin for safety, but deleting a folder permanently removes them. c)An uninstaller removes the program files and any associated entries in the system files. d)It can be difficult to find the folder containing the program files.

c) an uninstaller removes the program files and any associated entries in the system files

For an interview, Sean needs to familiarize himself with database software but cannot afford to purchase any software. Which of these app suites should he download? a)G suite b)Microsoft Office c)Apache OpenOffice d)Apple iWork

c) apache openoffice

Jerry has a problem with a package he just received—two items from his order are missing. Who should he contact to resolve the problem? a)Shipping clerk b)Delivery driver c)Customer service representative d)General manager

c) customer service representative

A(n) _____ contains the instructions your computer or device needs to run programs and apps. a)spreadsheet b)data file c)executable file d)file extension

c) executable file

Which of the following is a web app? a)Flipboard b)Yahoo! c)Google Docs d)Microsoft Edge

c) google docs

What does an operating system provide so you can interact with a device? a)flash drive b)platform c)graphical user interface d)file storage

c) graphical user interface

_____ is data and instructions entered into the memory of a device. a)Booting b)Cache c)Input d)Output

c) input

_____ is the process of setting up a program or app to work with your computer, mobile device, and other hardware. a)Upgrading b)Activation c)Installation d)Registration

c) installation

Where on a computer is the operating system generally stored? a)Virtual memory b)RAM c)Internal hard drive d)Flash drive

c) internal hard drive

During the boot process, what does the processor do after the computer circuits receive power? a)It turns on all connected devices. b)It loads the operating system into RAM. c)It begins to run the bootstrap program. d)It loads all startup programs.

c) it begins to run the bootstrap program

Which of the following operating systems includes a virtual assistant? a)Linux b)UNIX c)macOS d)Chrome OS

c) macOS

What technology allows Siri to understand you when you request a route to a location in a nearby city? a)Internet of Things (IoT) b)Artificial intelligence (AI) c)Natural language processing (NLP) d)Machine Learning (ML)

c) natural language processing (NLP)

Janelle is training an AI-powered model car to stay on an oval track drawn on the floor. The car drives in different directions and is scored by the training algorithm based on how closely the car stays on the track. What kind of learning model is Janelle's car using? a)Supervised learning b)Dataset learning c)Reinforcement learning d)Unsupervised learning

c) reinforcement learning

Which of the following is NOT an e-commerce transaction? a)Andrew sells a set of 7 books on Inventory Management to Austin on eBay. b)Jezmyn books a hotel room in California for 3 days in the last week of December on Airbnb.com. c)Sophia hires a neighborhood plumber to fix a leaking faucet and pays him after the repairs are complete. d)An automobile manufacturer sells 10,000 pickup trucks to a dealer on a B2B website.

c) sophia hires a neighborhood plumber to fix a leaking faucet and pays him after the repairs are complete

Search engines use software that combs the web to find webpages and add new data about them to the database. What is this software called? a)Centipedes b)Web searchers c)Spiders d)Query handlers

c) spiders

Which of the following terms refers to the area of the hard drive used for virtual memory? a)volatile file b)data file c)swap file d)virtual file

c) swap file

When a CPU executes instructions as it converts input into output, it does so with _____. a)the hard drive and RAM b)the cache and the motherboard c)the control unit and the arithmetic logic unit d)RAM and ROM

c) the control unit and the arithmetic logic unit

What is the main purpose of an operating system? a)to create apps and other programs b)to create data files you can edit c)to coordinate the resources and activities on a computer d)to display the content of webpages

c) to coordinate the resources and activities on a computer

Jane volunteers at an orphanage called "We Are One" and is developing a website to seek financial assistance. Which server address should she use? a)www.weareone.net b)www.weareone.com c)www.weareone.org d)www.weareone.edu

c. www.wearone.org

Which cloud technology characteristic ensures that a cloud customer can make changes to her cloud database from her smartphone while traveling for a conference and from her laptop when she's at home? a)Measured service b)Resource pooling c)Rapid elasticity d)Broad network access

d) broad network access

Lately, Marcus has noticed a lot of customer complaints that items purchased from his web store don't meet expectations. What improvement to the website will best help to solve this problem so customers know better what to expect when they buy items from his website? a)Flexible return policies b)Personalized "About" page c)Extended customer service hours d)High-quality product photos

d) high-quality product photos

Victoria wants to add a new logo to her landscape management website. Where would be the most appropriate location for her to place it on the home page? a)On the sidebar b)On the navigation bar c)In the body d)In the header

d) in the header

Which of the following operating systems would allow a user to add functionality and sell or give away their versions? a)macOS b)UNIX c)Windows d)Linux

d) linux

Which of the following is a common copyright infringement that involves illegally copying software, movies, music, and other digital materials? a)Access control b)License agreement c)Digital rights management d)Piracy

d) piracy

When considering a computer to purchase, which of the following factors involves the operating system of the computer? a)form factor b)add-on devices c)hardware specifications d)platform

d) platform

Martha has been appointed as the Data Security Manager of her organization. The company wants her to develop a customized app to remove viruses from the infected systems without connecting to the network. What type of app should she focus on developing? a)mobile app b)web app c)productivity app installed on all devices d)portable app

d) portable app

Which type of memory is permanently installed on your computer and attached to the motherboard? a)virtual memory b)processor cache c)random access memory (RAM) d)read-only memory (ROM)

d) read-only memory (ROM)

Which of the following indicates a website is NOT secure? a)You are required to provide login details to display information. b)The URL of the website begins with http. c)The website displays its digital certificate. d)A lock icon is not displayed in the address bar.

d) the URL of the website begins with http.

Ms. Lawson, a primary school teacher, told her students that a photograph of the president is in the public domain. What does she mean by this? a)The photo uses copy protection software to limit access to the image. b)The president has the legal right to sell, publish, or distribute the photo. c)The president keeps the copyright to the photo while allowing others to use it. d)The photo is free of copyrights.

d) the photo is free of copyrights

Which of the following is NOT a leading provider of PaaS and IaaS services? a)Amazon b)Google c)Microsoft d)Walmart

d) walmart

A(n) _____ is an electronic document that can contain text, graphics, sound, video, and links. a)web address b)website c)web browser d)webpage

d) webpage